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Galeria Namu, San Jose

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Do some shopping with an ethical spin at Galeria Namu, a fair-trade traditional arts and crafts shopping area showcasing the work of local artisans and craftspeople. Survey the wide array of art and other ornamental ephemera from a variety of indigenous cultures, including woven Wounaan baskets, Bribrí canoes, Huetar reed mats, Chorotega ceramics, Guaymí dolls, and Boruca masks, as well as a wide range of modern Afro-Caribbean artisanal crafts. If considering a visit to these cultures in person, inquire about reserving tour arrangements at the gallery. Discover how to plan a San Jose trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

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• By Lisa F

  This is a nice little shop with amazing local artwork. This is a great place to buy something truly unique from Cost Rica. The staff are pleasant and very knowledgable.  more »

• By Dream34886

  Très beaux objets mais certains à très forts prix (paniers tressés), ce qui limite la possibilité d’encourager les communards autochtones. J’ai tout de même acheté quelques objets abordables car tout ...  more »

  Very beautiful objects but some at very high prices (braided baskets), which limits the possibility of encouraging the native Communards. I still bought some affordable items because everything is quality in this gallery! I highly recommend even if only for the pleasure of the eyes!
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• By conall french

  Excuse me people - the gallery is quite open everyday. Please correct the "Closed" tag on this location

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• By Diane Wong

  Awesome place! Connell is incredibly knowledgeable about indigenous culture. He is very careful when working with indigenous groups using fair trade and sustainability practices. Good prices and a large percentage of his sales goes back to the artist.

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